The lack of a stacking ability of unique Universal Consoles is in some cases compensated with a Set Bonus, by either combining specific Universal Consoles, or specific Universal Consoles with specific Items.

Bundle with Ship: All C-Store Ships include at least one exclusive special item, in most cases a specific Universal Console, associated to the C-Store Ship. Currently there are no separate Universal Consoles available from the C-Store.

Console Only: Every Reputation System (so far) includes one Universal Console, that is part of a thematic Space Set, consisting of one Energy Weapon, one Projectile Weapon, and one Universal Console. The Universal Consoles become available at Tier 1 of the respective Reputation.

Bundle with Ship: Limited-time Events reward Ships, including exclusive special items. So far, all Ships rewarded from Q's Winter Wonderland and the Lohlunat Festival events, included an exclusive Universal Console, tied to the Ship.

Bundle with Ship: All primary Lock Box Ships (Grand Prize) include at least one exclusive special item, in most cases a specific Universal Console, associated to the Lock Box Ship. However, secondary Lock Box Ships (Mirror Universe Ships) do not include any special items or consoles.

Console Only: Only Lock Boxes may contain a Console Pack, that will reward a Universal Console. Those are also the only tradeable Universal Consoles in game. Depending on the specific Lock Box, the Console Pack may reward:

a faction-specific Console, previously only available to the other faction through a C-Store Ship

a new (previously unavailable) Console for all factions

a faction-specific choice between two Consoles, each previously only available to one other faction (C-Store Ship)